


Diverse employees at FlightSafety International have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at FlightSafety International have rated Outlook, Work Culture, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
FlightSafety International employees are -33% more likely to recommend FlightSafety International as a great place to work
| 24% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passives |
| 57% | Detractors |
Working at FlightSafety International is rated below average by 67 employees, across various culture dimensions. FlightSafety International employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Environment have the most room for improvement, putting FlightSafety International’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at FlightSafety International was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at FlightSafety International is rated D-
Last updated 17 days ago
FlightSafety International ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 94 FlightSafety International employee reviews, 52% were positive. The remaining 48% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping FlightSafety International improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 52% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 48% |
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Friendly , informality, caring, na, na.
What are some of the best things about your team?Socialbility. Friendliness. Eager to work together and focus on improving instruction
What do you like best about the leadership team?Local leadership is very good. Corporate leadership lacks integrety .
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Longevity is not rewarded. Saleries have not kept up with cost f living . High turn over is constant .
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?better instructor training, support, and adherence to syllabus
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Train to a standard, inspire, allow instructors to teach, have fun and be at their best
FlightSafety International is a provider of professional aviation training, simulation equipment and software.
FlightSafety International believes that “the best safety device in any aircraft is a well-trained crew”; Our mission is to improve aviation safety by providing the most effective commercial and government aviation training products and services, powered by our Teammates.
| Headquarter | Marine Air Terminal LaGuardia Airport Flushing New York City, NY United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.flightsafety.com |
| Founding Date | 1951 |
| Tel | 718565-4100 |
| Company Status | Private |
FlightSafety International competitors include CAE. FlightSafety International ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how FlightSafety International compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
67 employees at FlightSafety International have reviewed FlightSafety International across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 17 days ago.
Overall, the 67 FlightSafety International employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at FlightSafety International are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at FlightSafety International, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at FlightSafety International are not very pleased with their team. 67 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at FlightSafety International are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at FlightSafety International believe the environment at FlightSafety International is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at FlightSafety International is extremely fast. About 33% of the employees at FlightSafety International work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at FlightSafety International are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining FlightSafety International is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. FlightSafety International employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of FlightSafety International's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 FlightSafety International employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Bruce’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Bruce in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. Bruce Whitman’s employees rank FlightSafety International in the Top 50% for Perks And Benefits, in the Bottom 25% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 15% for Happiness. Whitman is generally unpopular with FlightSafety International employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Operations department. However, Female employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to FlightSafety International’s competitors, Bruce Whitman ranks below CAE CEO Matthew Bromberg.
The FlightSafety International Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Bruce Whitman, Executive Vice President Tom Heim, and Executive Vice President David Davenport
Bruce Whitman CEO / President
Bruce Whitman serves as the CEO / President of FlightSafety International.
David Davenport Executive Vice President
David Davenport serves as the Executive Vice President of FlightSafety International.
Daniel MacLellan Vice President of Operations
Daniel MacLellan serves as the Vice President of Operations of FlightSafety International. Daniel started at... read more
Steve Phillips Vice President Communications
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Don Conklin Director of Business Development
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Kyle Davis Executive Director, Marketing
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Ken Motschwiller Chief Financial Officer
Ken Motschwiller serves as the Chief Financial Officer of FlightSafety International.
Joe Warakomski Chief Information Officer
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How much do people at FlightSafety International get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at FlightSafety International is $119,274, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,062, or $57 per hour.
At FlightSafety International, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $213,904 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $47,089 annually. Average FlightSafety International salaries by department include: Product at $163,842, Admin at $53,672, HR at $123,809, and Engineering at $142,130. Half of FlightSafety International salaries are above $119,062.
34 employees at FlightSafety International rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 100 ratings) while 32 employees at FlightSafety International rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 33 ratings).
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $95k | $95k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $119k | $119k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $177k | $177k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $236k | $236k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $271k | $271k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $297k | $297k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at FlightSafety International score the company 55/100 across various culture categories, placing FlightSafety International in the Bottom 20% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at FlightSafety International across various culture dimensions.
FlightSafety International's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is FlightSafety International's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. FlightSafety International's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, FlightSafety International applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Candidates By Department
All Industries | 67% | |
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Admin | 33% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 33% | |
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Vero Beach | 33% | |
San Antonio | 33% |
What is FlightSafety International address?
FlightSafety International location is at Marine Air Terminal LaGuardia Airport Flushing
Who is the CEO of FlightSafety International?
FlightSafety International CEO is Bruce Whitman, their score by employees is 49
What is FlightSafety International eNPS?
The eNPS for FlightSafety International is -33
What is the salary for Accounting Manager in FlightSafety International?
Accounting Manager average salary in the US is 108k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in FlightSafety International?
The average salaries for Engineering in FlightSafety International is 142k